Ukraine Symposium – The Budapest Memorandum’s History and Role in the Conflict

Ukraine Symposium – The Budapest Memorandum’s History and Role in the Conflict

Ukraine Symposium – The Budapest Memorandum’s History and Role in the Conflict Last month of 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Budapest Memorandum, part of an agreement by which Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal in return for security assurances...
Electronic Warfare and the Law of Armed Conflict

Electronic Warfare and the Law of Armed Conflict

Electronic Warfare and the Law of Armed Conflict Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of participating in the “Future of Warfare and the Law Symposium” at U.S. Army Futures Command in Austin, Texas. The conference, which was co-sponsored by Army Futures Command, the...
2023 DoD Manual Revision – The Civilian Presumption’s Durability

2023 DoD Manual Revision – The Civilian Presumption’s Durability

2023 DoD Manual Revision – The Civilian Presumption’s Durability The revised U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Law of War Manual recognizes a presumption of civilian status for decision-making in targeting operations. In this post, I explore the implications of a...
Ukraine Symposium – Russia’s Allegations of U.S. Biological Warfare in Ukraine – Part II

Ukraine Symposium – Russia’s Allegations of U.S. Biological Warfare in Ukraine – Part II

Ukraine Symposium – Russia’s Allegations of U.S. Biological Warfare in Ukraine – Part II Part 1 of this post presented the factual dispute regarding Russian allegations of U.S. and Ukrainian collaboration on the development of biological weapons. It also...
Ukraine Symposium – Russia’s Allegations of U.S. Biological Warfare in Ukraine – Part I

Ukraine Symposium – Russia’s Allegations of U.S. Biological Warfare in Ukraine – Part I

Ukraine Symposium – Russia’s Allegations of U.S. Biological Warfare in Ukraine – Part I During its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has accused the United States and Ukraine of collaborating to develop biological weapons in violation of international law. Russia’s claims...